Finally Saw the Doctor

I think it may have been worth it though. Everyone told me that it takes forever to get in to see her but it is worth it. She actually listened to me, was happy that I made a list of symptoms (instead of getting mad like another doctor I once had) and she actually gave me some pain meds!

She wrote 5 prescriptions including one for migraines. I have been trying for YEARS to get some migraine meds but they never let me have them for some reason. When I was ready to leave she hugged me and said I didn't need to suffer anymore. I almost cried.

She isn't sure at this point if the fibro is my primary problem or if it is secondary to something else. She has ordered a bunch of lab work. I don't know what half of it is or what it will cost. I'm almost afraid to know. But I am finally making some progress.

Just thought I'd share.

Post edited by: Kat5150, at: 05/02/2008 12:06

I am so glad that you finally got in to see the doc and actually got some pain meds for the pain. I am also very happy that you found a doc that seems to really care and really wants to help you. My prayers and thoughts are with you that the meds she gave you will work for you so that you have fewer bad days and more good days.

{{Soft & Gentle Hugs}} to you and have an Excellent Weekend.

What a wonderful thing to have happened for you. finding a real good doctor is half of the battle!

Kat5150, I want to say Welcome! I'm glad you found the site. Dealing with fibro is very difficult and to be able to share with one another keeps us going and helps termendously!!

Take carea and try to have a good weekend!

Spruce

I wish we could all have such understanding doctors! Maybe this doctor wanted to break down and cry too when she heard everything you have been living with. I can't get anyone to write me out migraine meds either and have been trying for years.I think thats weird because I have never heard of someone abusing or getting addicted to migraine medicines. I wonder why some doctors are reluctant to write those out???

Well, your on the right path now!!!

I mentioned to her that I had many times tried to get help for my migraines. The doctors always tell me all about the wonderful new meds available and then end up giving me anti-depressants instead! Even when I tell them that it doesn't work. I told her all of that and she said "That's f***ed up!" lol I nearly fell out of my chair. I don't talk like that but I found it funny to hear her say that.

Anyhow, I am anxious for Saturday to go to Walmart and fill them. It is too expensive here. I'm hoping for the $4 generics at Wally World. I sure hope they all help. I can't believe I am so excited to get prescriptions filled! lol

We got a printout at Publix of the cost of all my meds for name brand. I nearly had a stroke. it was over $1100. They also included their generic prices. So we got a similar list at two other pharmacies and then got each med at the pharmacy that had the lowest price for it.

I was ready to drop dead when we got home but we got four of the five (one has to be ordered) for almost $200. BIG difference. I have to say, that is one of the weirdest things I have done. lol But we have to save where we can. Does anyone else do that?